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ELEVENTH ANNUAL YOUNG GUNS OF WINE AWARDS - PEOPLE'S CHOICE EVENT The annual Young Gun of Wine Awards searches for, showcases and celebrates Australia’s young guns of wine. This year, the Top 12 of...

Highpoint Shopping Centre is rallying behind the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in support of its Telethon on World Refugee Day, Tuesday 20 June 2017. Playing home to a pop up phone booth...

Melbourne's wintery Wednesday nights are about to get warmer with the return of the iconic Queen Victoria Market's, Winter Night Market, every Wednesday from 7 June - 30 August 2017. This...

Weight has always been something that I've battled with over the years and with the inevitable march towards middle age, a demanding day job that creeps into the night and a penchant for fine food and wine,...

As someone who grew up in the outer south-eastern suburbs, the Dandenong Market is inextricably linked with my memories of childhood. Every Saturday morning my dad would drive there to do the weekly shop,...

Savoury or sweet? One or two? Champagne or sparkling? Questions that will cross your mind when you first arrive at Little Collins Kitchen at the Sheraton Melbourne. Their Parisian Afternoon tea will have you...

NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a neighbourhood institution. Residing on High Street, the multifaceted, two-level space...

  Opening its doors for the first time since ongoing refurbishment, the iconic Palais Theatre last night played host to the 35th annual St Kilda Film Festival. With thousands in attendance, the...

Attention art lovers in Australia - this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close. Enough said. We all know Van Gogh and his work  and the extreme value that his pieces hold and right now, the National...

For over 21 years, Salt&Pepper have prided themselves in offering affordable homewares that allow consumers to express their personality and mood in their home and for each home entertaining...

Ever wanted to make your very own blend of wine? Well, at this year’s High Country Harvest Festival you can – with Brown Brothers Winery. The 2017 festival is headlined by the exclusive opportunity to...

Run Melbourne presented by lululemon announced its 2017 event ambassadors with a special Mindful Morning launch event at Greenfields, Albert Park. The Mindful Morning launch event consisted of a...

Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50 Event for the first time where 50 of Australia’s best young and emerging winemakers will be revealed at an...

We're always looking for new ways to spend our weekend, and luckily we have found your next location for a weekend away. Accomodation  It can be hard to find affordable luxury accommodation when...

Introducing Melbourne’s newest mini-golf club – unlike any you’ve experienced before. It’s a putt-putt course crossed with a cocktail bar and karaoke – all rolled into one crazy and chaotic...

The phrases ‘too big’, ‘too small’ and ‘wrong colour’ are replaced with ‘just right’ as Melbourne- based Crafter Interiors introduces a unique service allowing you to tweak or even...

Two of Western Australia’s most highly regarded distilleries tied for Champion Australian Distiller in a historical Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) presentation last night in Melbourne, with a...

WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in the heart of the city. Built on a converted car park site, Whitehart is set to be one of the most...

Comedian and TV presenter Joel Creasey has joined hands with SKYY Vodka to invite Australians to stand for a toast to #CheerstoEquality. SKYY Vodka will unveil a first of its kind smart-tech glassware to...

The 2017 Rolex Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is this weekend and it's the perfect time to host a glamorous bash with your own with your family and friends. Chandon, has joined forces with the McLaren-Honda...

Bligh Place’s new Middle Eastern restaurant and bar Souk has opened at the end of the laneway.  Souk (in the space formerly occupied by The Deanery) will give diners the opportunity to experience the...

Chandon celebrated the launch of the 2017 F1 season with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team at an event at the beautiful Chandon winery in the Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon earlier this week. Ahead of...

Melbourne fashion in March is heating up at Highpoint Shopping Centre with the Fashion Hunt that will run from 30 March until 3 April. The Fashion Hunt will lead visitors on a style-filled treasure hunt,...

Did you know that the style and shape of a wine glass makes a difference to the taste of the wine?  The size, shape and quality of the glass directly impacts on how wine tastes and smells, as the wine to air,...

Heineken has announced details of an Australian-first innovative media activation, designed to connect with consumers in the lead up to the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. It will be the first...

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has opened its highly anticipated Chadstone Boutique within the luxury retail precinct at the iconic Chadstone Shopping Centre with a VIP boxing class hosted by friend of the brand,...

Armadale's newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals or destination drinkers can experience the best in wine and food. Unlike many other establishments, Wine...

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Queen of the South is the new Prahran restaurant and bar headed up by head chef Malcolm Williams (Senoritas, Rice Paper Scissors, Touché Hombre Melbourne and Bangkok),...

Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale Bar & Grill takes hotel restaurant dining to a new level, making it a destination for foodies around...

Already have the back to work blues? The best way to shake them off is to start planning your next adventure, but where to start? Whether you're feeling adventurous, want to emerse yourself in a...

For years, Singapore had the reputation of being sterile and soulless, but those days are long gone. Yes, it’s one of the safest cities in the world, but boring it most certainly is not. Whether it’s...

EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY   Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the humble steak sandwich, the unsung hero of our time. A champion of innovation, Empire Steak is also a loyal...

Stop the press! Mark 2 February, 2017 in your calendar as Kmart Australia are releasing their new living range. The latest collection showcases three key trends: Everyday elegance, Modern simplicity and...

Stella Artois celebrated their sponsorship of the 2017 Kooyong Classic, a tournament that has cemented its place as the premier lead up event for the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific, the Australian Open...

So Frenchy, So Chic is one of the warmer months can't miss events, and last Sunday in Werribee Park saw life's simple pleasures brought together on a Summer’s day, with life and culture celebrated in true...

Visitors to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) are transforming their artistic flair into a greener future for an iconic Melbourne landmark! A new La Trobe University initiative, inspired by one of...

HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne's burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is your latest downbeat gathering place with a beer for every occasion, up to...

Get your Gin on! There is nothing better on a warm Summer's day than a nice glass of Gin and this Summer, Mist Wood Gin makes your world much easier with a new, light and refreshing spin on gin. Mist Wood Gin...

Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play host to a series of weekend pop-up pool sessions. Until the end of January,...

Melbournians and tourists alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to hotel and dining options in the CBD. Laneway restaurants, cafes, street food and fine dining establishments seem to pop-up overnight and...

Forget santa knowing whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the wine-loving gods at Vinomofo believe every single mofo is on the nice list when it comes to devouring great wines. For adults,...

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a premium thoroughbred, miRunners are now giving you the opportunity to make that dream a reality.   Take your first steps to entering the winner's circle, an...

HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB It's Melbourne's turn to take part in a truly iconic experience as Heineken Saturday  makes its much anticipated return to Victoria. In partnership with Royal...

48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don't want to share with anyone because the food is excellent, but at the same time it's hard to tell everyone because you have such great food!...

When I think of a local getaway that is not too far outside Melbourne, my mind often jumps to the standard beach getaway spots along the Mornington Peninsula or the Bellarine Peninsula. I have never really...

The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and music to Birrarung Marr, Melbourne for it’s third year running. The 16-day festival will run from Thursday...

THE CRAFT & CO (TC&C) CHRISTMAS MARKET ON 11 DECEMBER One of the most innovative food enterprises – The Craft & Co (TC&C) is taking a passion for paddock-to-plate one step...

On Saturday 26 November, Land Rover Polo in the City kick- started the Melbourne’s summer season in style with a glamorous polo party in Albert Park, Melbourne. Celebrating the event’s 11th year whilst...

Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon, has launched the nations first Baklava Bar this week. Those unfamiliar with the traditional Greek sweets...

CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT   One of Australia’s biggest retail destinations is making gift buying and planning for Christmas easy and affordable. Christmas will be hitting Highpoint...

Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in major Australian supermarket retailers earlier this month with a beautiful breakfast...

Last week, Land Rover Polo in the City kicked off the start of the summer season in style in Sydney, with the introduction of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The world’s first premium compact...

Paris to Provence celebrates its eighth year of  je ne sais quoi of French culture this weekend. From the moment you pass the historic wrought iron gates of National Trust property, Como House and Garden, you...

LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne luxury Parisian tea room in Chadstone’s new redevelopment. Founded in Paris...

With outward distractions and increasing reliance on technology in our daily lives, now more than ever it's important to learn to switch off and get back to basics. The philosophy of mindfulness is one held...

On Wednesday night, 2016 MINI Australia celebrated the six BRIGHT RAYS finalists and announced the winner of the BRIGHT RAYS campaign in a decadent affair at Melbourne’s Kensington Collective. The...

Last night, Horst von Sanden, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific welcomed Mercedes-Benz customers and VIP’s to the first preview of the highly anticipated exhibition, David Hockney :...

  Wisdom, resilience and social change are the guiding themes of THINK WEST, a new festival created for and inspired by Melbourne’s diverse West, running for the first time in...

Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho Fook (Victor Liong), Thirty Eight Chairs (Mirco Speri), Tokyo Tina and Saigon Sally...

Tiffiny Hall, Australian TV personality, expert trainer and Sixth Dan Black Belt Master Instructor is gearing up to launch TIFFXO; a highly anticipated monthly online program consisting of a variety of...

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for the one-day showcase. Now into its second decade, Melbourne Design...

QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. The menu is quirky and mixes both Korean and Japanese street food flavours that delivers a powerful punch to...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival, the action isn't limited to carparks and marquees, but will be found in the new entertainment and fashion...

Chan’s Yum Cha at Home - Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the mighty dumpling with Chan’s Yum Cha at Home launching three new delicious varieties that make it easy to serve up a little piece...

Clothing and lifestyle brand, We Are All, recently launched their debut collection. The brand’s first collection is all about the kids with a lifestyle range being presented for boys and girls from 2 to 12...

AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY   Italy's favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at Fitzroy’s newly reopened Rochester Hotel on Sunday...

The highly anticipated QT Melbourne opened its doors to host a mix of Australia’s industry movers and shakers, who experienced a launch event like no other seen in Melbourne before. Located in the heart...

MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of any restaurant in Melbourne, the Middle Brighton Baths has relaunched after an interior refresh of its...

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about Italy. From the Opening Night film PERFECT STRANGERS (Perfetti sconosciuti), to the closing night digitally...

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday moments Disney is collaborating with world-renowned Australian illustrator, Megan Hess, to...

Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch of the designer hotel QT Melbourne brings four vibrant additions to the city’s famed...

The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we're celebrating National Cheeseburger day this Sunday 18 September at some of our favourite places across Melbourne. Huxtaburger fans...

Female drivers may hold the key to reducing road fatalities, according to experts behind the upcoming safety initiative, Tread Safely Week, running this September 5-11. In its second year, the national road...

Seven years after bringing organic cotton tampons and pads to Australian women with her  forward thinking company, TOM Organic, and inspired by the mother of invention - necessity - when she herself...

GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon will prepare a feast to celebrate Laurent Rospars’ 30-year Australian anniversary,...

Yes Father's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't picked up a gift don't stress. We've picked our Top 10 gifts for Dad to help you find the perfect gift for the perfect dad!   Wynns Coonawarra new...

The David Jones Flower Show returns for the 31st year to celebrate the arrival of Spring. On Thursday, 1st September the Ground Floor and iconic windows of the Elizabeth and Market Street Stores will be...

SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the site of one of Melbourne’s most famous gallery/café by artist Mirka Mora, will be given new...

Think high tea and dainty chicken sandwiches, pretty petit fours and exquisite tea served in fancy china come to mind. At Runya’s Room in St Collins Lane, high tea has all those things – but with an exotic...

Universal Practice opens, a clinical Pilates and Yoga studio by health professionals. Founded by Sammy Wilson, a physiotherapist who's dedicated towards the development of products like...

Sipping on a cocktail whilst reclining in a cushioned deckchair at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is the ideal way to escape from your drab office cubicle. Envisage yourself surrounded by lush gardens and...

As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is spend a long time in the kitchen making dinner. It could be that you are just too tired, can't decide what to...

If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would be Campari. Created by Maître Liquoriste , Gaspare Campari, the inimitable Campari recipe has...

From international runways to contemporary interiors and everything in between, Kmart Australia has referenced globally dominating trends in a bold approach to colour and print for its new August Inspired...

High-end luxury homewares that are as fashionable as her clients wardrobes, Neue Blvd is an e-boutique that offers timeless, exclusive pieces sourced from Australia and afar. From personalised monogram...

When it comes to lavish accommodation in Australia, the Palazzo Versace in Gold Coast is true to its reputation and immerses guests into a world of indulgent and unforgettable experiences. Comprising of three...

HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER'S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper's Festival is a new exciting event which will be held in Melbourne on 4 August. Heineken fans can win their way into the festival for a worldly...

If you haven't Tully Humphrey, the young entrepreneur might be someone you have seen on Instagram or you might have seen her activewear on people on the street. Tully (27) has already achieved so much and she...

 Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with T2 to develop tea infused desserts. Today we're sharing the recipes for the two special tea infused desserts...

T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create tea infused desserts. Reynold has created two very unique, tea-infused winter dessert...

FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second Food and Wine Event with celebrated chef Shane Delia, island Executive Chef Mark Jensen and wines by Penfolds...

It’s time to dust off the sneakers and amp up the training regime with Run Melbourne 2016, one of the city’s most iconic winter sporting events, charging through and around the city this weekend. With...

Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant and bar has opened on the corner of Greaves and Clyde Roads in Berwick, Victoria, led by former Vue Group...

Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your beanie, mittens and coat and get ready to embrace the magic of winter when Madame Brussels Lane transforms into...

From the outside, L'Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you'll find that the spirit of the heritage art deco building is still there but this place isn't just your average watering...

Open House Melbourne is on again this year, opening doors to over 140 buildings across Melbourne on the 30 and 31st July. In a first for the annual event, Open House’s footprint extends beyond the...

Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new restaurant Philippe, just off the Paris end of Collins Street. With a passionate clientele...

  Fitbit for good launches this week raising money to help reduce the risk of heart disease in Australia. Anyone with a Fitbit account in Australia can donate their steps towards a collective 2...